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Bread substitutes: 10 healthy types to use in your diet

For many people the classic wheat bread is a must have indispensable at the table; however, most of the bread sold today is made from refined grains, private individuals of most fibers and nutrients.

Wheat bread is also rich in short-chain carbohydrates, That causes digestive disorders; there are many people, besides, intolerant to gluten, a wheat protein. Fortunately, affordable and healthy alternatives to wheat bread are increasingly available.

Here 10 easy and delicious ways to replace this bread!

Oopsie bread

This bread brings a low amount of carbohydrates; it is called so from the expression "ops! ”, As the result of an error during preparation.

It can be prepared with solo cream cheese, eggs and salt, but some recipes add more ingredients. The texture is soft, the flavor is neutral and can be paired with both sweet and savory.

Ezekiel bread

Ezekiel bread is one of the types of bread as healthy as possible; it is produced with various cereals and legumes such as wheat, millet, barley, spelled and lentils.

These grains contain low amounts of harmful anti nutrients which make this bread more nutritious and easily digestible.

Rye bread

This bread is made with the rye corn flour; it is darker and denser than wheat bread and is rich in fiber.

It causes a lower rise in blood sugar, but contains gluten, so be careful if you are allergic or intolerant.

Lettuce and leafy greens

Leafy vegetables such as lettuce, savoy cabbage and cabbage can be used as bread substitutes to make wraps and wraps; we can fill our leaf with meat, vegetables and condiments we like best.

Lettuce wraps are fresh, light and extremely lower in calories than those made with bread.

Corn Tortillas

Tortillas can be made with wheat or corn; those of corn are gluten-free, but rich in fiber.

They are prepared only with flour and water and can be seasoned however you prefer.

Focaccia with pumpkin

This is a valid alternative for those who do not want to eat cereals, but do not want to give up the pleasure of focaccia during meals.

La pumpkin it has many uses and is delicious when included in recipes!

Cauliflower bread

Making a mix of cauliflower and cheese to create crispy sandwiches is a healthy idea to replace bread; the cauliflower must be grated and then cooked, mixed with eggs, cheese, salt and spices to taste.

Sweet potatoes and vegetables

Cooked sweet potato slices are an excellent and tasty substitute for bread, especially for burgers; they can also be used in cereal-free dough for focaccia and sandwiches.

Other vegetables such as eggplant, peppers, cucumbers and mushrooms are also great substitutes, fresh and tasty.

Eggs

Eggs are among the most nutritious foods you can eat; they can be a rich substitute for protein to bread and lend themselves to many recipes such as burgers.

Naturally leavened bread

Naturally leavened bread is made with fermented cereals; the fermentation process reduces the anti nutrients in cereals and makes them nutritious and digestible.

This bread has a flavor more acid than that of wheat since contains lactic acid.

What kind of bread substitutes do you use? Can you do without it or can it never be missing on your table?

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